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Life Skills Thinking and Reasoning Standard 1: Understands and applies the basic principles of presenting an argument

Procedure:

1. Heat it up:

Describe the following scenario to students:

Imagine this scenario. The year is 2080 and the world’s fossil fuel supply has been nearly exhausted. Most people don’t have cars anymore because of high gas prices. Since the cost of heating and cooling homes is so expensive, most people live for long periods of times in extreme temperatures. Many businesses have shut down because of the high cost of transporting goods and electricity. What needs to be done now to prevent this from happening?

2. Provide Background:

Have each student review their notes on alternative energy. Discuss questions before beginning the activity.

3. Synthesize:

Create groups of 3-4 students. Students should work together to decide how much to rely on the various type of energies. They should think about the pros and cons of each that were discussed the day before and then assign a percentage to a certain type of energy source. At the end, they will be asked to explain their choices.

Give each student a role in their group:

a. Environmentalist (

Mr. Brad Conserve

)

This person wants to use a 100% renewable energy. He believes in conservation and reducing fossil fuels. He does not worry about the cost of creating plants to harness alternative energies.

b. Oil company (

Ms. Olive Oil

)

Wants to satisfy stock holders and continue to provide revenue for her company. Cares about her company more now than in the future. Will never agree to abandoning use of oil.

c. Family guy/gal (

Joe Regular/ Ms. Jane Plain

)

Working person who cares about what this whole endeavor will cost him/her. This person’s main concern is providing for his/her family now, not what will happen some years in the future.

d. Moderator: This person will help moderate and lead the discussion. They can decide how the final distribution will be made.

4. Have students do a quick “write from the perspective of their character” about what to do about this problem. Then have the groups discuss the various alternative energies.